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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.87, 2,016.94 and 370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.87, 2,016.94 and 370.74 is: 556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.87 : 2,016.94 = 370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.87/2,016.94 = 370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.87x = 2,016.94 × 370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.87x = 747,760.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,760.34/1,344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.01

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